RIDE Driver ET vs TimeRide Passenger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RIDE Driver ET
This platform connects drivers with passengers for taxi services in Ethiopia. It offers a fast and safe way to book rides, including airport transfers. Drivers can join a large fleet of vehicles available 24/7.
- Taxi hailing and booking
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 service availability
- Large fleet of vehicles
- Safe and fast rides
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RIDE is the #1 taxi hailing and booking platform in Ethiopia. You can call our dispatch center at 8294/taxi, or use RIDE FREE Passenger App to book/hail your next trip on the streets of Addis Ababa. Whether you need a ride to/from the airport, or a quick taxi service to get there on time, RIDE is the fastest and safest option in town. If you are a driver, join a pool of 750+ brand new, green and yellow taxi vehicles are on standby, on every corner, to service your needs, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, including Holidays. Want to email us? support@ride.com.et
TimeRide Passenger
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Selam! Welcome to Peace Taxi, the smarter, smoother way to get around town. Whether you're heading to work, going to see friends, or just running errands around the city, Peace Taxi has your back. We make sure your ride is safe, comfortable, and always on time, no stress, no hassle. With the Peace Taxi app, booking a ride is quick and easy. Just tap your phone, choose your destination, and your driver will be on the way. You can even track them in real time and pay directly from your phone, simple! Our drivers are friendly professionals who know the streets of Addis and beyond. Plus, we work with clean, well-maintained cars; some of them even electric! That means you're riding in comfort while helping the environment. And the best part? Every ride you take supports local drivers and helps grow our community. Ready to ride the smart way? Download the Peace Taxi app today and let's get moving together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TimeRide Passenger at none against RIDE Driver ET's shown. RIDE Driver ET's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RIDE Driver ET ships an update every 4 weeks, TimeRide Passenger every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RIDE Driver ET | TimeRide Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (956 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 956 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hybrid Designs plc | Adil Kedir |
In-app purchases
RIDE Driver ET
No in-app purchases
TimeRide Passenger
No in-app purchases
Questions
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